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• Magic's Goga Bitadze: Grabs 15 boards in win

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Bitadze recorded seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 119-118 victory over the Lakers. Bitadze has proven to be a capable placeholder for Wendell Carter (foot), with an average of 9.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 blocked shots over 10 games as a starter. It's unclear when Carter will be cleared to play again, so Bitadze should continue to reap the benefits of an increased role.

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• Magic's Goga Bitadze: Fills in with double-double

  7D ago • By RotoWire

  Bitadze racked up 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 31 minutes during Monday's 109-99 victory over Phoenix. With Wendell Carter (foot) still sidelined, Bitadze continues to do a respectable job in the paint. He notched his fourth double-double of the season against a depleted Suns frontcourt. Bitadze warrants serious fantasy consideration with Carter unable to stay healthy and Paolo Banchero (oblique) potentially out for three more weeks.

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• Magic's Goga Bitadze: Best game of year in double-double

  13D ago • By RotoWire

  Bitadze notched 12 points (6-7 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 94-90 win over the Pacers. Bitadze put together his best performance of the season in Wednesday's victory, leading all players in rebounds while concluding as the lone Magic player with a double-double outing. Bitadze set a new season high in scoring while matching a season high in rebounds. He has now recorded a double-double in three contests this year, all of which have occurred over the last five outings.

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• Magic's Goga Bitadze: Fills stat sheet Friday

  17D ago • By RotoWire

  Bitadze supplied 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 115-88 win over the Pelicans. Bitadze finished just one rebound shy of recording a second consecutive double-double. The big man is making the most of his newfound role in the first unit, scoring in double digits and grabbing at least nine boards in his three starts. He should remain in that role due to the health issues of players such as Wendell Carter (foot), Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) and Paolo Banchero (oblique) that are depleting the frontcourt.

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• Magic's Goga Bitadze: First double-double of year in loss

  20D ago • By RotoWire

  Bitadze recorded 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 loss to Indiana. Bitadze took care of business on the boards in Wednesday's loss, leading all players in the contest in rebounds while ending as one of six Magic players in double figures in scoring in a double-double performance. Bitadze set a new season high in rebounds en route to his first double-double of the campaign. He has now tallied a double-digit point total in two straight outings.

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